Perps & Protagonists
Foreign Affairs
Crisis, Ca$h & Conflict
100

"If the glove doesn't fit you must acquit" became a well known phrase from this popular 1995 trial

O.J. Simpson 

100

How many new nations gained independence out of the collapse of the Soviet Union?

15

100

Global supply lines and trade shutdowns were a result of this major infectious disease

COVID 19

200

This terrorist organization formed following the US leaving Iraq in 2011

ISIS

200
These two countries/conflicts are similar due to the shaky support for American-backed democracy and swift enemy takeover after US troops left.

Afghanistan & Vietnam

200

Chinese nationalists fled to this small island following WWII and to this day there is tension between this David & Goliath match-up. 

Taiwan
300

The fallen heroes of flight 93 likely saved hundreds of lives within *this government building* by stopping the Al-Qaeda hijackers from completing their mission.

The Capitol Building

300

Give at least 1 argument against the War on Terror (bonus 200 for 2 arguments)

The Taliban took back control after America withdrew in 2021

It increased instability around the globe due to prolonged conflict (took forever)

300
Banks giving loans irresponsibly to borrowers with bad credit paired with high interest rates caused the ________  _________ to burst. 

Housing bubble 

400

This man was assaulted by 4 police officers, in which case 3 of the 4 officers were acquitted of all charges. 

Rodney King

400

Although spelled differently, these two leaders at war have the same first name. Who are they and which countries do they lead?

Vladimir Putin - Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy - Ukraine

400

Some Americans responded to the government bailout of irresponsible banks during the 2008 recession with a protest called _________  ______  _______ .

Occupy Wall Street

500

North Korea first tested a nuclear weapon in 2006 under whose leadership? (Hint - It was Kim Jong-un's father)

Kim Jong-il 

500

This middle-eastern trade route being restricted is currently causing oil prices to soar across the globe

Strait of Hormuz

500

Name at least 3 of the 4 main areas of spending that contribute to the $39 trillion national debt.

Military/defense

Healthcare

Social Security 

Interest